Monthly Archives: January 2014

Dying for Chicken Wings

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Tashi Nyima

Just in time for Superbowl XLVIII, the National Chicken Council has issued its 2014 Wing Report: During the course of Sunday’s game, American consumers will devour a total of 1.25 billion (1,250,000,000) wings. That’s up from last year’s estimate of … Continue reading →

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Remembering Eva Maria Kutscheid

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Tashi Nyima

When I contemplate the Buddha’s Primal Vow-Power, I find that those who meet with it do not pass by in vain. They are enabled to gain quickly The great ocean of the treasure of merit. The Land of Peace and … Continue reading →

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When Studying the Dharma…

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Tashi Nyima

A pot turned upside down cannot be filled. When we are distracted, unwilling to learn, or preoccupied with other matters, it is not possible to receive the teachings. This mental state is compared to a pot turned upside down, because no … Continue reading →

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The Qualities of the Buddha

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Tashi Nyima

There is one contemplation which, when often practiced and much developed, leads to the complete turning away from the world, to detachment, to stilling, to ceasing, to peace, to final penetrating knowledge, to Enlightenment, and thus to Nirvana. Noble disciples, … Continue reading →

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On Account of the Buddha

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Tashi Nyima

Jivaka, whoever destroys living beings on account of the Tathagatha (Buddha) or the disciples of the Tathagatha, accumulates much demerit in five instances: If he said, ‘Go bring such or such living being’; in this first instance, he accumulates much … Continue reading →

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Drop by Drop

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Tashi Nyima

Drop by drop is the water pot filled. Likewise, the wise, gathering it little by little, fill themselves with good. —Buddha Shakyamuni

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The Buddha on Teaching the Dharma

Posted on January 11, 2014 by Tashi Nyima

The Dharma should be taught with the thought, ‘I will speak step-by-step.’ The Dharma should be taught with the thought, ‘I will speak explaining the right sequence.’ The Dharma should be taught with the thought, ‘I will speak out of … Continue reading →

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Prayer for Nihilists

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Tashi Nyima

Arya Nāgārjuna* said: All the Buddhas teach that emptiness Definitely eliminates all viewpoints. Those who hold the view of emptiness Are said to be incurable. May the Buddhas have pity on those who hold That the whole of the Buddha’s … Continue reading →

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Injustice Overlooked

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Tashi Nyima

I have seen firsthand how injustice gets overlooked when the victims are powerless or vulnerable, when they have no one to speak up for them and no means of representing themselves to a higher authority. Animals are in precisely that … Continue reading →

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Eight Verses on Training the Mind

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Tashi Nyima

By thinking of all sentient beings As more precious than a wish-fulfilling jewel For accomplishing the highest aim, I will always hold them dear. Whenever I’m in the company of others, I will regard myself as the lowest among all, … Continue reading →

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